Waterford West State School
Waterford West State School is a government primary school in Waterford West, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 918, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 755 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 38% have a language background other than English.
Waterford West QLD 4133. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Waterford West State School compares
By ICSEA, Waterford West State School ranks 892nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Waterford State School, a government primary school 1.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Waterford West State School scores 918, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Waterford West State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Waterford West
Waterford West State School is located in Waterford West, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,184/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 6,942.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Waterford West suburb profileSchools near Waterford West State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Waterford West State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford State SchoolGovernment Primary · Waterford | 1.4 km | 955 | 37 higher | 532 |
| Loganlea State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Loganlea | 2.1 km | 930 | 12 higher | 928 |
| Marsden State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Waterford West | 2.2 km | 943 | 25 higher | 3,857 |
| Bethania Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Bethania | 2.5 km | 1043 | 125 higher | 353 |
| Canterbury CollegeIndependent Combined · Waterford | 2.6 km | 1076 | 158 higher | 1,502 |
| Marsden State SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden | 2.9 km | 929 | 11 higher | 1,411 |
| Logan Reserve State SchoolGovernment Primary · Logan Reserve | 3.2 km | 970 | 52 higher | 660 |
| Ohana CollegeIndependent Secondary · Meadowbrook | 3.5 km | 964 | 46 higher | 237 |
| Kingston State CollegeGovernment Secondary · Kingston | 3.5 km | 901 | 17 lower | 866 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waterford West State School a government school?
Yes, Waterford West State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Waterford West State School offer?
Waterford West State School offers Prep-6.
What is Waterford West State School's ICSEA score?
Waterford West State School has an ICSEA score of 918, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Waterford West State School?
Waterford West State School has 755 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Waterford West State School?
The nearest schools to Waterford West State School are Waterford State School (1.4 km), Loganlea State High School (2.1 km), Marsden State High School (2.2 km).
Where is Waterford West State School located?
Waterford West State School is located in Waterford West, QLD 4133. Visit the school website at https://waterfordwestss.eq.edu.au.